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Meaning of precative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Mode expressing a wish, a prayer.

Equivalents

Français précatif

Examples

“The precative expresses a wish (may...!); it is formed by preposing the particle lu to the stative or the preterite.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

precaution precautionarily Precautionary Precautioned Precautioning Precautions